I Don't Want To Lose You
I-Ten Lyrics


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You left this morning on an early train
You left your picture behind to haunt me
You left in a steady rain
You say you'll miss me, you say you'll want me

I'm left this morning with a world of doubt
I'm left this morning indecently exposed
So much we never did talk about
And your kiss goodbye said the case is closed

I don't want to lose you
I don't want to lose the best love that I ever found
Don't want to lose you
Why didn't I cry when you said goodbye?
Why didn't I breakdown - breakdown and say
I don't want to lose you

We met last night in a public place
And your new lover was just across the street
The tears washed across your face
Oh girl, I wanted to pull you close to me

You said you couldn't wait for me no more
That you've grown tired of living all alone
And when you walked out that door
Then I realized I should have known before

I don't want to lose you
I don't want to lose the best love that I ever found
Don't want to lose you
Why didn't I cry when you said goodbye?
Why didn't I breakdown - breakdown and say
I don't want to lose you

Now I remember all the things that we did
The warmth of your smile and your tender touch
I always knew I cared about you, kid
I just didn't know how much

I don't want to lose you
I don't want to lose the best love that I ever found
Don't want to lose you
Why didn't I cry when you said goodbye?




Why didn't I breakdown - breakdown and say
I don't want to lose you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Don't Want to Lose You" by I-Ten is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain and regret of a breakup. The lyrics describe a lover leaving on an early train, leaving behind a haunting picture and promising to miss the singer. However, this departure leaves the singer full of doubt and unsure about what happened. The final kiss goodbye is described as closing the case, leaving the singer to lament the fact that they didn't beg their lover to stay.


The second and third verses of the song intensify the pain, as the singer meets their former lover in a public place and sees that they have moved on with someone new. The singer reflects on all the things they should have done differently, realizing too late just how much they cared about their partner. The chorus repeats the refrain of not wanting to lose this love, wondering why they didn't break down and say it earlier.


Line by Line Meaning

You left this morning on an early train
You departed early this morning via train


You left your picture behind to haunt me
You left a photo of yourself which causes me distress


You left in a steady rain
You left amid a downpour


You say you'll miss me, you say you'll want me
You professed to miss and desire me


I'm left this morning with a world of doubt
I'm experiencing uncertainty and apprehension this morning


I'm left this morning indecently exposed
I feel emotionally vulnerable and naked after your departure


So much we never did talk about
There were many topics left unaddressed during our time together


And your kiss goodbye said the case is closed
Your parting kiss conveyed finality and resolution


I don't want to lose you
I am not willing to let you go


I don't want to lose the best love that I ever found
I am unwilling to forfeit the greatest affection I have experienced


Don't want to lose you
I do not want to relinquish you


Why didn't I cry when you said goodbye?
I am perplexed as to why I did not weep when you departed


Why didn't I breakdown - breakdown and say
I do not understand why I did not emotionally collapse and unabashedly plead


We met last night in a public place
We encountered each other yesterday evening in a conspicuous area


And your new lover was just across the street
Your current significant other was in close proximity


The tears washed across your face
You were crying uncontrollably


Oh girl, I wanted to pull you close to me
I desired to embrace and comfort you


You said you couldn't wait for me no more
You communicated that you could no longer endure the anticipation of being with me


That you've grown tired of living all alone
You expressed weariness in living a solitary life


And when you walked out that door
Upon departing, you left through the exit


Then I realized I should have known before
Following your exit, I comprehended that I should have recognized the situation earlier


Now I remember all the things that we did
I reflect and recall all the acts we engaged in


The warmth of your smile and your tender touch
I fondly reminisce about the affectionate and affectionate interactions we had


I always knew I cared about you, kid
I have consistently possessed feelings of tenderness towards you




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